Instructions

For the Bread: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400F.

Arrange the bread halves on a baking sheet and drizzle with some olive oil. Bake until light golden, 23-25 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes. Rub the warm bread with the cut side of the garlic.

For the Topping: While the bread is baking, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 2 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepepr and add to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until just pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp to a cutting board.

In the same skillet, add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the tomatoes start to soften, about 4 minutes.